Ken PalmroseThis book took five years to write. For decades, I rarely admitted to anyone that I was a Vietnam Vet or what I did during my tour of duty. As a non-combatant, it was hard, if not downright embarrassing for me to talk about the easy times I enjoyed te first seven months of my tour. This was especially true considering my friends, colleagues, and classmates that experienced the horrors of combat, several of which were wounded not only physically, but mentally as well. and of course, those who never came home. But for me, the war itself finally did become a stark reality as the attacks of the 1968 Tet and May offensives hit close to home. There were many people I worked with during my 36-year with the USDA-Forest Service career that knew me, some for 25 years, and didn't realize I was a Vietnam Vet. I chose to ignore, maybe even forget my service, and never admit it. Now, after much discussion with many whom I consider real heroes and thanks to their heartfelt expressions of appreciation for my service, I am actually proud of being a Vietnam Vet and what I accomplished. This book is a fiction piece but at times is loosely based on actual events and incidents. It is a reminder that no matter what happens in a war zone, the memories do not fade away---- ever. Read More Read Less